Large Operation in Vienna-Penzing: Chemical Leaked in Dry Cleaner

Andreas Huber, spokesperson for the professional rescue service, reported that a customer entered the store near Hadikgasse shortly before 10:30 AM and noticed a pungent smell. The customer fled the store and notified the professional rescue service, which then called in the professional fire brigade. Due to the situation, it was not possible to rescue the employee without respiratory protection.

Chemical Released in Vienna Dry Cleaner: Building Evacuated

The fire brigade, which arrived with seven vehicles and 30 emergency personnel, rescued the seriously injured woman according to their spokesperson Martin Hofbauer and handed her over to the rescue services. The woman suffered from severe respiratory problems. The professional rescue service stabilized the injured woman and took her to a hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, the fire brigade evacuated the entire building. The residents were attended to by the special operations group of the professional rescue service. The professional fire brigade determined that the release of a cleaning agent from a defective washing machine was the cause of the pungent smell. The exact point of release was identified using measuring devices and the liquid was contained. The fire brigade then thoroughly ventilated the entire building. According to Hofbauer, the entire operation lasted about three and a half hours.

(APA/Red)

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